Frequently Asked Questions
“Do you offer discounts?”
•YES! There is currently 10% off when you purchase both the Athlete Kit and Strongman Kit. Here is the link:
https://www.bruteforcesandbags.com/Secure/index.php?crn=226
•Please email for pricing on orders of 8 or more kits
“Why shouldn’t I just make my own sandbag?”
•Homemade bags fall apart too easily
•Handles add versatility
•Brute Force Sandbag dimensions have been perfected for lifting
“What’s the deal with the filler bags and how do they work?”
•Fillers are filled with sand through a double-velcro opening
•Fillers are then placed inside sandbag shell
•Sand can be added or removed to vary the weight
“I can lift much more using free-weights, will this be too easy for me?”
•Sandbag training is much more difficult than free-weight training due to shifting loads
•Muscles not used in free-weight training will be activated
“Can the sandbags be washed?”
•Sandbags can be washed by hand or machine using cold water
•Let air dry
“What is Cordura, and is it really a military-grade fabric?”
•Cordura is an extremely durable nylon fabric that is abrasion and wear resistant
•Cordura has been used by the military for over 45 years in applications such as assault packs, accessory pouches, helmet covers, body armor tactical vests, and much more where strength and reliability are essential
“Did Brute Force invent sandbag training?”
•Sandbag training was not invented by anyone in modern day time. It has been documented in early Strongman history as well as photographed by the US Navy circa 1940′s.
•There are companies that like to believe that sandbag training was invented by them, but this is pure nonsense as proven by the photograph below
SHIPPING
“What is the shipping to my state/nation?”
•Simply add items to the cart on the store page, enter in your shipping info exactly, and you will get an accurate, real-time shipping quote.
Q: “How are the sandbags shipped?”
•Sandbag are shipped without sand via FedEx in the US
•Each package is insured
•International orders are shipped via USPS.
•Shipping rates from both couriers are real-time rates.
•Sandbags do not ship with sand. Sand can be obtained from a hardware store for around $3/50lbs.
“What’s the deal with the filler bags and how do they work?”
If your question wasn’t answered here, please leave a comment below (or go to our Contact Page) and a reply will be posted within 24-48 hours.
Hi!
I’m thinking of buying a sandbag from you. Are travelling at the moment in the US, on the western side. I was wondering about shipping to hotells, is it possible and what kind of delivery time are we talking about. Another idea i have is shipping to a FedEx hold at location, is that possible?
I live in Sweden so shipping to my homeadress would at alot to the total cost..
/ Fredrik Werner
HI Fredrick,
That should be no problem! Please let me know the dates and the name of the hotel, and we can co-ordinate that with shipping. The shipping time should not take more than 3 days to most places in the west, and the hotels here are very good about holding packages. You can reach me at: keith@bruteforcesandbags.com
Cheers,
Keith
Hello,
I am about to order but would like to know the estimated shipping time to Melbourne Australia.
Postcode 3163 if this helps.
Hi Cam, it shouldn’t take more than 3 weeks, even with as slow as the USPS is!
I too am interested after finding this site off of Travis’s blog. While the lesser sandbag that I have at my gym is starting to rip and the design and material you guys use seems to be a great answer to that I do have a question on proper filling. We’ve had issues in the past with sandbags breaking and leaking from the bag from time to time. I’ve seen videos on YouTube suggesting to fill the bags with old clothes, but that doesn’t add enough weight. Any suggestions, or just be careful not to drop the bag? Thanks.
Hi Rich,
Dropping the sandbags are not an issue- we do have customers that throw theirs on a regular basis, although this voids the warranty and repairs may need to be made eventually. The good news is that Cordura is very strong and repairable, so even if you drop the sandbag kit on a sharp rock, a repair can usually still be made. Our sandbags are built to last!